Our Process


Our History

PARTNER

Mike Iftaiha

CFP® , CMFC®

Partner  ·  Financial Advisor  ·  Strategic Capital Advisors

A seasoned Financial Advisor with over two decades of experience in asset management, comprehensive individual financial planning, and small business retirement planning — serving as a personal CFO to executives, business owners, and financially independent families.


Overview:


  • 20+ years in financial services


  • BS Finance, George Mason University


  • CFP® · CMFC® · Series 7 · Series 66


  • Reston, Virginia


Your personal CFO.

Mike is a partner at Strategic Capital Advisors, a reputable financial services firm located in Reston, Virginia. With an impressive track record spanning over two decades, Mike has honed his expertise in asset management, comprehensive individual financial planning, and small business retirement planning.

His client base predominantly comprises successful executives, closely held business owners, and financially independent individuals and families — for whom he serves as their personal CFO. Mike brings an entrepreneurial perspective to every client relationship, helping navigate complex financial transitions with clarity and precision.

Recognizing the immense potential of Strategic Capital Advisors' unique offering of synergistic tax and financial advice, Mike merged his practice with the firm in 2007 — deepening the integrated model that defines SCA's approach to wealth management.


Career timeline


2002
Financial Advisor

Prudential Financial

After attaining his BS in Finance, Mike launched his career as a Financial Advisor at Prudential Financial, building his expertise in individual financial planning and investment management from the ground up.

2007
Partner · Financial Advisor

Strategic Capital Advisors

Merged his practice with Strategic Capital Advisors, drawn by the firm's distinctive model of synergistic tax and financial advice. Since joining, he has helped grow the firm's client base and deepen its integrated planning capabilities across asset management, retirement planning, and family wealth strategy.


Education & teaching


Mike holds a BS in Finance from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, and successfully completed the Financial Planning Certification Program at Virginia Commonwealth University — the same institution where he now gives back as a guest lecturer.

He frequently shares his knowledge as a guest lecturer on finance topics at Northern Virginia Community College, contributing to the development of aspiring finance professionals throughout the region.


Credentials & licenses.


Designation

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)

Designation

Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor (CMFC®)

Securities

Series 7
(General Securities Representative)

Advisory

Series 66
(Uniform Combined State Law)

Education

BS Finance,
George Mason University

Program

Financial Planning Certification,
Virginia Commonwealth University


Community & civic commitment.


  • Guest Lecturer — Finance topics at Northern Virginia Community College, supporting the next generation of finance professionals


  • Volunteer — Active with local non-profit organizations across Northern Virginia


  • Pro-Bono Advisor — Provides complimentary financial advice to underserved communities, bringing professional-grade planning to those who need it most


Connect with 
Mike directly.

Mike works directly with each client relationship — building a personalized financial strategy around your goals, your business, and your family. Reach out to begin the conversation.

No obligation · Confidential · Complimentary first consultation